DR Congo: Kidnapped Brits ‘very grateful’ after release

Two Britons, freed after being kidnapped in a national park in DR Congo, say they are "very grateful".

Ghana’s Boateng stuns Barca with hat-trick

Barcelona's dream of going a whole La Liga season unbeaten ends in their penultimate game as they are beaten by Levante.

DR Congo: Kidnapped Britons released

Two Britons held hostage in DR Congo have been released unharmed, Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson says.

South Africa direct rule for North West province

Violent protests at alleged corruption by local officials have gripped the region.

Mohamed Salah: Liverpool forward named Premier League Player of the Season

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah wins the Premier League's Player of the Season award.

Nigeria’s star shot-putter on her rise to Paralympic gold

Nigeria's star shot-putter Lauritta Onye on her rise to Paralympic gold and stardom.

Icebergs and empty pools: Five things Cape Town’s Day Zero taught us

How did Cape Town - on the verge of being the first city to run out of water - come back from the brink?

The couple who care for stricken dogs in an Indian beach town

How did a British couple end up spending their retirement in India looking after 100 dogs?

Another injury blow for Tunisia as Khenissi suffers muscle problem

Tunisia forward Yassine Khenissi faces a race to be fit for the World Cup, adding to the North Africans' list of injury woes.

Ivorian Joris Gnagnon hints at France switch

Former France U-20 star, Joris Gnagnon, has not ruled out playing for the European country at senior level, despite switching allegiance to Ivory Coast last year.